Landmarks on the River Lark

The River Lark
Locks, Staunches and Views

 

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Lackford double lock - south end.
In 2010 the Environment Agency made repairs to these lock gates, following a survey by the Suffolk Archaeology Service, who took this picture. The subsequent report by R Brooks referred to the structure as Cavenham Lock. D E Weston had called this the Lackford Double Lock, believing it to be made up of a pair of staunches.

Lackford double lock - north end.
In 2010 the Environment Agency made repairs to these lock gates, following a survey by the Suffolk Archaeology Service, who took this picture. The lock gates were 283 feet apart, a distance necessitated by the requirement to cut off a large meander in the river.

Farthing Bridge at Icklingham. The river is wide enough here for lighters to be turned round. After c1902, this was the furthest upstream that barges came.

Lock gate at Marston's Mill, Icklingham in about 1981.

The lock at Marston's Mill, Icklingham, is now an electrically driven sluice. Seen here by Bob Jones in 2008.

Temple Bridge 2007, showing damage. This caused the bridge to be closed to traffic in 2002.

Temple Bridge Icklingham. Seen here in 1976 by David E Weston.

Temple Weir 2006, just downstream of Temple Bridge.

Temple Weir 2007, just downstream of Temple Bridge. Now with added footbridge. Plaque on wall reads "GORB 1960".

Old Jacktree Staunch, now silted up in 2007.

The Cut-Off Channel just before Barton Mills. This was completed in 1964 for flood relief on the Great Ouse.

The old A11 bridge at Barton Mills in 2007.

Mildenhall Gas Pool in 1896. Note Parker's Mill in the background.

Mildenhall Gas Pool in 1977.

Mildenhall Turf Lock, looking downstream.

Cow Gravel or King's Staunch by Michael Peachey.
Just to the north of Worlington, on the river roughly half way between West Row and Mildenhall.

Cow Gravel or King's Staunch by Michael Peachey.
According to the 1969 survey, it's the most complete one they found.

Cow Gravel or King's Staunch by Michael Peachey.
According to SCC it's possibly the most complete flash-lock remaining in the entire country.



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